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General Discussion
Amid GOP focus on elections, Georgia Republicans remove officer found to have voted illegally
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago
Amid GOP focus on elections, Georgia Republicans remove officer found to have voted illegally
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Go out and look for the aurora borealis! They are visible in western NC
By NewHendoLib - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Go out and look for the aurora borealis! They are visible in western NC
By NewHendoLib - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Australia
Australia joins 142 nations in backing Palestinian statehood in UN vote
By canetoad - 6 hrs ago
Australia joins 142 nations in backing Palestinian statehood in UN vote
By canetoad - 6 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Amid GOP focus on elections, Georgia Republicans remove officer found to have voted illegally
By SouthBayDem - 6 hrs ago
Amid GOP focus on elections, Georgia Republicans remove officer found to have voted illegally
By SouthBayDem - 6 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump and Biden doing the same thing....
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump and Biden doing the same thing....
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Campus Protests Are Called Disruptive. So Was the Civil Rights Movement
By WhiskeyGrinder - 100 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Campus Protests Are Called Disruptive. So Was the Civil Rights Movement
By WhiskeyGrinder - 100 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Bannon set to enter Trump campaign-to-prison pipeline, crossing paths with Manafort - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
Bannon set to enter Trump campaign-to-prison pipeline, crossing paths with Manafort - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Biden Can Run & Win on Big Oil GOP Donors Colluding to Raise Gas Prices
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago
Biden Can Run & Win on Big Oil GOP Donors Colluding to Raise Gas Prices
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Employee Contradicts Her Own Testimony - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
Trump Employee Contradicts Her Own Testimony - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Melania Says Barron Won't Be a Convention Delegate
By RandySF - 75 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
Melania Says Barron Won't Be a Convention Delegate
By RandySF - 75 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
'Obsessed with Trump'? Trump lawyers try to debunk star witness Cohen's integrity with bizarre claim - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
'Obsessed with Trump'? Trump lawyers try to debunk star witness Cohen's integrity with bizarre claim - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
CEO of Fat Brands (Johnny Rockets, Fatburger) took $47 million in sham loans, not planning to pay them back
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 7 hrs ago
CEO of Fat Brands (Johnny Rockets, Fatburger) took $47 million in sham loans, not planning to pay them back
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Middle Age Riot zings Mike Johnson with a twist on an LBJ line:
By tblue37 - 7 hrs ago
Middle Age Riot zings Mike Johnson with a twist on an LBJ line:
By tblue37 - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
What is also ridiculous is that the North Carolina anti-mask bill would ban people from wearing a mask for health reason
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago
What is also ridiculous is that the North Carolina anti-mask bill would ban people from wearing a mask for health reason
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Axelrod: Biden 'pride' may cost him election
By brooklynite - 150 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
Axelrod: Biden 'pride' may cost him election
By brooklynite - 150 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
US says Israel's use of US arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete
By red dog 1 - 7 hrs ago
US says Israel's use of US arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete
By red dog 1 - 7 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
What was your favorite children's book. Mine was The Velveteen Rabbit. I had a stuffed rabbit that went with the book.
By debm55 - 75 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
What was your favorite children's book. Mine was The Velveteen Rabbit. I had a stuffed rabbit that went with the book.
By debm55 - 75 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
The US Army is getting new 'Iron Fist' technology - thanks to Ukraine war aid
By Nevilledog - 7 hrs ago
The US Army is getting new 'Iron Fist' technology - thanks to Ukraine war aid
By Nevilledog - 7 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'The paper trail doesn't lie': Prosecutors prep jury for Cohen's Trump trial testimony - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
'The paper trail doesn't lie': Prosecutors prep jury for Cohen's Trump trial testimony - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
State Department report: Israel may have broken international law in Gaza - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
State Department report: Israel may have broken international law in Gaza - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
"It makes perfect sense, performative politics. Whatever they can they'll twist and spin and blame on Biden. They
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago
"It makes perfect sense, performative politics. Whatever they can they'll twist and spin and blame on Biden. They
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mark Jacobs: This is not normal
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
Mark Jacobs: This is not normal
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Fixer to foe: Michael Cohen's Trump trial testimony will be 'backed' by 'paper' evidence experts say - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
Fixer to foe: Michael Cohen's Trump trial testimony will be 'backed' by 'paper' evidence experts say - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Why far-right groups are disrupting US campus protests: 'When there's so much attention, they show up'
By Nevilledog - 8 hrs ago
Why far-right groups are disrupting US campus protests: 'When there's so much attention, they show up'
By Nevilledog - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
A Louisiana school gave kids a biblical advice book comparing sex to slavery
By Nevilledog - 8 hrs ago
A Louisiana school gave kids a biblical advice book comparing sex to slavery
By Nevilledog - 8 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
How many here have heard of JF Murphy and Salt, The Last Illusion?
By MarineCombatEngineer - 8 hrs ago
How many here have heard of JF Murphy and Salt, The Last Illusion?
By MarineCombatEngineer - 8 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Judge warns Michael Cohen before his testimony in Trump trial. - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago
Judge warns Michael Cohen before his testimony in Trump trial. - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump SWAPS AUDITORS after Massive FRAUD EXPOSED - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
Trump SWAPS AUDITORS after Massive FRAUD EXPOSED - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Did Trump Direct Jeanine Pirro to Violate the Gag Order for Him?
By Nevilledog - 8 hrs ago
Did Trump Direct Jeanine Pirro to Violate the Gag Order for Him?
By Nevilledog - 8 hrs ago
Weather Watchers
Reed Timmer & Team Save Dog Caught In Oklahoma Tornado (volume warning)
By catbyte - 9 hrs ago
Reed Timmer & Team Save Dog Caught In Oklahoma Tornado (volume warning)
By catbyte - 9 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
The Rolling Stones live with Lady Gaga, Gimme Shelter.
By MarineCombatEngineer - 9 hrs ago
The Rolling Stones live with Lady Gaga, Gimme Shelter.
By MarineCombatEngineer - 9 hrs ago
Weather Watchers
according to localized radar. it is snowing in spots at the higher altitudes of tne southern sierra nevada .
By AllaN01Bear - 9 hrs ago
according to localized radar. it is snowing in spots at the higher altitudes of tne southern sierra nevada .
By AllaN01Bear - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Go out and look for the aurora borealis! They are visible in western NC
By NewHendoLib - 9 hrs ago
Go out and look for the aurora borealis! They are visible in western NC
By NewHendoLib - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Where Trump's veepstakes stands after Noem reveals she killed a dog - Washington Week PBS
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
Where Trump's veepstakes stands after Noem reveals she killed a dog - Washington Week PBS
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
So... Kristi... You are a fucking monster (graphic animal cruelty language)
By Ohio Joe - 9 hrs ago
So... Kristi... You are a fucking monster (graphic animal cruelty language)
By Ohio Joe - 9 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge floats possibility of bringing Allen Weisselberg into court
By brooklynite - 9 hrs ago
Judge floats possibility of bringing Allen Weisselberg into court
By brooklynite - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
QAnon casualties: Conspiracy theory's devastating impact highlighted in new research
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago
QAnon casualties: Conspiracy theory's devastating impact highlighted in new research
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
I've always enjoyed this song by Juice Newton, it was also my late wife's favorite.
By MarineCombatEngineer - 9 hrs ago
I've always enjoyed this song by Juice Newton, it was also my late wife's favorite.
By MarineCombatEngineer - 9 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Love this live version of Misfits by The Kinks.
By MarineCombatEngineer - 9 hrs ago
Love this live version of Misfits by The Kinks.
By MarineCombatEngineer - 9 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
This is, IMO, the best version of Lou Reed's song, Sweet Jane.
By MarineCombatEngineer - 9 hrs ago
This is, IMO, the best version of Lou Reed's song, Sweet Jane.
By MarineCombatEngineer - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Will Biden's move to hold back weapons from Israel open a permanent rift - Washington Week PBS
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
Will Biden's move to hold back weapons from Israel open a permanent rift - Washington Week PBS
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
THE STENCH OF POLITICAL DEATH IS GROWING AROUND TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN
By Tom of Temecula - 9 hrs ago
THE STENCH OF POLITICAL DEATH IS GROWING AROUND TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN
By Tom of Temecula - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Clarence Thomas decries Washington as 'hideous' and pushes back on 'nastiness' of critics, "bomb your good reputatio
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
Clarence Thomas decries Washington as 'hideous' and pushes back on 'nastiness' of critics, "bomb your good reputatio
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Target stores to pull way back on its Pride Merch this year.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 9 hrs ago
Target stores to pull way back on its Pride Merch this year.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Inside the unusually aggressive Arizona grand jury that indicted Trump's allies
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago
Inside the unusually aggressive Arizona grand jury that indicted Trump's allies
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Macron's Emboldened Russia Strategy - Eastern Express - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago
Macron's Emboldened Russia Strategy - Eastern Express - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Hillary Clinton slams anti-Israel protests on college campuses, says students have been fed propaganda
By Beastly Boy - 150 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
Hillary Clinton slams anti-Israel protests on college campuses, says students have been fed propaganda
By Beastly Boy - 150 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: California
We're warming up!!!BART's tunnel lights left uninstalled for years
Sam Rubin dies at age 64..entertaiment interviwer
Latest Breaking News
Harris Congratulates HBCU Graduates in Video Message for Graduation Season
Yesterday - US News and World Report/AP
Yesterday - US News and World Report/AP
Trump's 'Access Hollywood' tape prompted RNC to discuss replacing him as a candidate, his former assistant testifies
Yesterday - Business Insider
Yesterday - Business Insider
DEA report assesses illicit drug trade in Chicago, across US as 'deadliest drug crisis ever'
Thursday - ABC7 Chicago
Thursday - ABC7 Chicago
Senate passes Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill ahead of key deadline
Thursday - CNN Politics
Thursday - CNN Politics
Sinclair explores selling roughly 30% of its broadcast stations, sources say
Thursday - NBC News/CNBC
Thursday - NBC News/CNBC
Biden administration will seek partial end to special court oversight of child migrants
Thursday - ABC News/AP
Thursday - ABC News/AP
Karen McDougal, who alleges affair with Trump, won't testify in hush money trial
Thursday - Scripps News
Thursday - Scripps News
Woman boasted that she 'got pepper sprayed pretty good' at Capitol on Jan. 6, feds say
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
VA improperly approved nearly $11 million in bonuses for execs, watchdog finds
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
Trump RICO co-defendant loses appeal to dismiss charges after saying Fani Willis overstepped authority
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Ascension health care network disrupted by cyberattack, interrupting clinical operations
Thursday - CBS News/Chicago
Thursday - CBS News/Chicago
Fentanyl scanners that were sitting idle for lack of federal funds can now be installed at the border to catch smugglers
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News
Black Louisiana voters ask US supreme court to confirm congressional district
Thursday - The Guardian
Thursday - The Guardian
WP EXCLUSIVE What Trump promised oil CEOs as he asked them to steer $1 billion to his campaign
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
Storm-battered South is again under threat. A boy swept into a drain fights for his life UPDATED
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Ohio lawmakers are at odds over effort to ensure Biden appears on November ballot
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News